More than 57% of Americans live from salary to salary without saving, so not all cars affordable are for their pockets, according to a professional mechanic. According to their judgement, the purchase of cars by US consumers focuses on design and fittings, but does not take into account reliability problems and mechanical failures characteristic of each brand. According to the advice of experts, consumers should be aware of the blacklist of unrecommended vehicles due to the high cost of motor maintenance and frequent repairs. I would not like to make a considerable outlay for a car that lasted 2 years, would you?
The blacklist
The user profile of u/Slinky_Malingki belongs to a young specialist mechanic, who has become viral after advising users on the Reddit platform. He was the protagonist of a debate in which he spoke from his experience about European, Asian and American brands, and why not acquire any of their models. An innovative design and owning a car are not enough reasons to spend thousands of dollars.
European´s luxury
It is very difficult to resist the designs of models from brands such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW or Audi. However, the maintenance of these marks is exorbitant. Changing the wheels, oil, periodic repairs or any unforeseen breakdown can cost thousands of dollars. Definitely only suitable for a few pockets.
American´s invisible quality
Nobody was spared by the young mechanic. Even Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge and Jeep (my favorite), got what they deserved. “Plastic parts, piles of recalls, bad construction and many questionable decisions,” he said.He accuses these brands of being constantly withdrawn from the market, of having lowered the quality in their manufacture and of using plastic almost even for the steering wheel. Even if you replace the damaged parts with original spare parts, they may still fail, as I can see with a Jeep Compass. A nearby workshop has been named “The Cemetery of the Jeeps”. Well, my dream of buying a Jeep is fading with this information.
China´s reputation in a tight spot
If any brand could escape criticism it would be belong to China, but it doesn´t seem like. Although, he´s not that tough. Refers to Kia and Hyundai as “decent”, although it depends on the model you choose.
However, if we don’t want to get stuck in the middle of the road, we must avoid Nissan at all costs. According to the mechanic, every 50 miles, their CTV transmissions burst, making them the worst in the world.
Is used car worth it?
The young man recommends that if you are planning to buy a second-hand car, make sure you take it first to your trusted repair shop for a thorough and complete report. This way, it encourages the workshops to join in the initiative of offering these free reviews, with the intention of retaining and winning customers. What is recommended to avoid at all costs are the exorbitantly expensive financing plans of the dealers.
Help! I need a new car!
After this motoring massacre we ask; and if I need a car, what do I do? Which one should I choose? The guy stated “I’m a Toyota fan, that’s why I drive one. It has almost 300,000 miles and the engine is still impeccable”. Our hopes are placed in Toyota, Honda and Subaru, although the latter also has a but. The 2.5L engines have a production failure in the cylinder head joint that would cost $2,000. I think I would also rule out this one.
In short, the young mechanic’s intention was to share this valuable information with those who might need it, since if we do not have a high purchasing level, we would not only have to face the payment of the car, but all these consequences. I’ll probably keep using public transport for a while until I get over the shock.
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